The day book. (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, September 26, 1914, LAST EDITION, Image 20

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the tale public himself unless we did.So it had' to be done, John." Shesighed."Well, you can guess -what a rowthere was in England, especially asyou are now the heir to the property.In fact, things got so tot that I foundit best to take a holiday in someplace where the rumors hadn't gotbusy yet. Amy promised to come withme, and she has kept her word. Youknow you and Amy were always goodfriends, John. So now I shall leaveyou two together to talk over oldtimes."The woman was gone, and Johnstood unsteadily against the railing,looking into the hard, worldly face ofAmy Nairn. How could he ever haveloved her? How could he? How couldhe? He could not answer his ownquestion."John, I am so sorry," said Amy,putting out her hand. John took itand it felt cold and cat-like in hisown."John," whispered Amy, "do youremember what you asked me thatnight before you came away? I havenever forgotten, John, And I am sosorry for our misunderstanding. Ihave often thought of you, John."He would have liked to have thrusthis fist into the woman's face. Whata deliverance his had been! But Amywas singularly obtuse."I will admit," she said, "that mymotives in accompanying your sister-in-lawwere not altogether altruistic,John. In fact, I I I wanted to seeyou again " She looked down andshuffled her feet in simulated confusion. Amy had singularly prettyfeet almost as pretty as Haidee'sand she had always been aware ofthe fact"And now I've said as much as Idare, John," she added, raising hereyes to his."I am sorry," said John, bowing."Sorry, John?""That you should have made thislong journey for nothing. I cannotmarry you ""How dare you!" she exclaimed,with flaming cheeks. "Has Jamaicamade a brute of you, John?""No, a man," he answered. "WhenI go to England I shall take my wifewith me. You see, we are to be married before the end of the month,Amy."His last picture of her was seeingthe sudden cat-like cruelty flame intoher face and eyes as she stood,sphinx-like, against the rail. But thepicture faded within a moment. Forthe air was full of the sweetness ofag Jamaica night, and John was riding'home to his bride-to-be Haidee.(Copyright by W. G. Chapman.)o o 'CARE OF SCREENSDon't take out the window screenstoo early, the flies will be with us fora while longer, but when you dotake them down be sure and brushthem and dust them and put themaway so that they will be good foranother season.After the dust is removed make amixture of linseed oil one part andturpentine two parts. With a thinflat brush apply this mixture all overthe wire netting, both sides, and theframe as well. Apply this sparinglyso as not to clog the meshes.The screens can be stored awayanywhere in this condition and inthe spring need only to be wiped freeof accumulated dust before goingback in the windows."PENNY WISDOM" 'By Caroline Coe.Save the pennies the dollars willsave themselves.Use paraffine oil in place of furniture polish. It is 20 cents a pint,and a pint will last for months.It may be used on the best of furniture. Use very little on cloth andpolish with dry cloth.It will remove the greasy streaksoften left on highly polished furniture, and certainly costs less thanany furniture polish,rtytrtr.itBfciSfe